Kyser K9 Dog Training

Shelby was absolutely incredible with our dog Mac. Before working with her, Mac was extremely reactive to other dogs. It had gotten so bad that we honestly weren’t able to walk him for years because of how intense his reactions were. Walks had become stressful and anxiety-inducing for everyone involved, including Mac. After Shelby’s 10-day board and train, he’s like a completely different dog. He can now walk calmly on a loose leash and be around other dogs without the explosive reactivity we struggled with for so long. Being able to take him on normal walks again has been a huge relief, not just for us but for him too. You can tell he’s so much calmer and more confident. One thing that really stood out during the entire process was Shelby’s communication. She sent updates, photos, and videos showing exactly what they were working on and the progress Mac was making. It was incredibly reassuring to see the training in action and understand the techniques she was using. At the end of the program, Shelby didn’t just hand Mac back to us and send us on our way. She spent a lot of time thoroughly training us on everything he had learned and showing us how to continue reinforcing the training at home so we can keep building on the progress. Mac is calmer, more focused, and genuinely happier now. Shelby clearly cares deeply about the dogs she works with and puts an incredible amount of effort into both the training and keeping owners involved in the process. We’re extremely grateful for what she did for Mac and can’t recommend her enough.

Sending my dog, Brady, away for training was a big emotional leap, but Shelby made the entire experience feel safe and thoughtful from the very beginning. She took the time to explain the psychology behind Brady’s behaviors and tailored the training specifically to his breed and personality — nothing about her approach is one-size-fits-all. I felt informed, supported, and confident in my decision before training even began. Shelby engages with you the whole time by sending photos and videos. He not only was getting trained, but was having a great time. I could tell he was being treated like he was her own dog. What truly sets Shelby apart is that her care doesn’t end once training is complete. She continues to check in, make herself available for questions, and build a genuine sense of community. He came home the same dog, but with the tools to manage what used to be challenges. It’s not Brady that got trained, I too walked away equipped to handle things that used to be stressful. Most importantly, Brady absolutely adores her. Seeing how excited he still gets every time he sees Shelby reassures me that he wasn’t just trained — he was truly loved, safe, and cared for while he was with her. That peace of mind means everything to me, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my dog. I highly recommend Kyser K9 Dog Training.